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N. Gene Autry Trail has reopened as of 6:41 p.m tonight and North Indian Canyon Drive officially re-opened as of 5:30 p.m. The City of Palm Springs said in a tweet, “N. INDIAN CANYON IS NOW OPEN AFTER BEING CLOSED DUE TO BLOWING SAND.” In another tweet, they said “N. GENE AUTRY TRAIL NOW OPEN…
Continue ReadingThe Food and Drug Administration is investigating a multi-state salmonella outbreak that is believed to be linked to some JIF peanut butter products. 14 people in 12 different states have reported illness due to the outbreak and 2 of those people have been hospitalized. The salmonella cases have been traced back to a plant operated
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The Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 3699 in Indio hosted a free medical and vision services clinic on Saturday to give back to the community. It was a one-stop-shop for free medical and vision care for anyone who needs it. Terry Gonzalez is an Imperial County resident who came to take advantage of the free
Continue ReadingTwenty-two people were arrested while deputies conducted a DUI checkpoint on Friday, May 20, 2022, according to authorities. Two people were arrested for DUI. Deputies also arrested one person for an outstanding felony vehicle theft warrant. The checkpoint was held at Highway 111 and Library Way from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. Nineteen drivers were
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Riverside County Fire says two people suffered major injuries following a morning crash in Mecca. It was reported just after 6:00am on Highway 86, just south of Avenue 62. The two cars hit head-on resulting in two people being trapped in their cars. Firefighters were able to free the victims; both suffering major injuries. Emergency
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Riverside County Sheriff’s are investigating a deadly crash in Calimesa. It was reported Friday, May 20 around 12:28am near Calimesa Boulevard and Cherry Valley Boulevard. Investigators say the driver, for unknown reasons, went off the road and crashed into a power pole. The person’s identity has not yet been released. If you have information on
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There is no word yet on the cause of a house fire in Indio. It was reported around 9:30pm Friday off of Madison Street, just south of Highway 111. Riverside County Fire Investigators say crews were able to contain the fire to one bedroom. There are no reports of injuries.
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Desert Hot Springs resident Anna says her dog ‘Buddy’ disappeared on May 3rd. She says Buddy is a service dog and even saved her life once. She is desperate for his safe return and is offering a $1000 reward. Call 310-351-6495 if you have any information.
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USA Today has nominated The Living Desert for the 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the category of Best Botanical Garden. Zoo officials are now asking for your support and votes. They say you can vote daily through Monday, May 23 at 9:00am. The grounds at the zoo include more than 50 gardens. Some notable
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The Coachella Valley Unified School District has a course designed for students interested in a career in the aviation industry. The district has a partnership with a company that manages private aircraft at Thermal Airport. Both entities have teamed up with the goal of bringing these students closer than ever to their dream jobs. About
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Strong winds are making their way through the Coachella Valley, and some businesses are making changes to work around the weather. The owner of a local roofing company tells me he’s planning to pause all projects this weekend because of the winds. The high winds continue to be an inconvenience for drivers and people hoping
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A fundraising page has been set up to help support the family of an Indio firefighter/paramedic injured in a motorcycle crash while off-duty last weekend. Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Kelly was hospitalized in critical condition after the crash, which occurred on Sunday just before 10 a.m. on Monroe Street north of Requa Drive. “Brian has a long
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A month after being notified that they won the St. Jude Dream Home, Jose Gonzalez and Mary Gonzalez of La Quinta saw their home for the first time. “Brings chills, you know, and it’s just unimaginable to win a home like this,” said Jose. The Gonzalez family walked through the doors for the first time of
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A new Riverside County Sheriff’s Department officer is patrolling schools in Coachella to deter kids from smoking and vaping. Officer Alma Fregoso, a new community service officer only weeks on the job, has been hitting schools across the city with students of all ages to educate kids about the detrimental health effects of smoking and
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A Riverside special needs school bus driver/security guard accused of supplying fentanyl to students, causing at least one to suffer a medical emergency, was charged today with nearly a dozen felony offenses, while her husband was charged with possessing a gun and drugs. Melissa Harloam Garrison, 46, and David Wayne Garrison, 58, were arrested
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N Indian Canyon & Gene Autry Trail has been shut down due to strong winds and low visibility. ROAD CLOSURE ALERT pic.twitter.com/NOY3kMMZUr— City of Palm Springs (@CityofPS) May 20, 2022 Because of the closure, there may be additional traffic in other areas, so you might want to plan for extra time on the road. Officials
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The National Weather Service issued an “Airport Weather Warning” for the Palm Springs International Airport. The warning will remain in effect through 11 PM Friday. The warning was issued as wind gusts of up to 37 knots could be possible between 3 PM and 11 PM, according to the NWS. 37 knots is about 42
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Construction on College of the Desert’s Roadrunner Motors, an automotive repair and technology training center in Cathedral City, will cost nearly $3 million more than originally planned. The college’s Board of Trustees heard the latest update on the project during its board meeting Friday morning. Earlier COD budget reports pegged the total building cost at $18,800,000 dollars.
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A 36-year-old man was being held in lieu of $35,000 bail today on suspicion of breaking into a Palm Springs home and striking a resident in the face. The suspect, a 36-year-old Palm Springs man, was arrested around 6:30 a.m. Thursday when officers responded to a report of a disturbance between neighbors in the 700
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With the high winds expected on Friday, it’s best to prepare yourself and take the necessary precautions around your home and when driving. Winds are starting to pick up across the Coachella Valley. Roadways in and out of Palm Springs still remain open, however, they could change at any time of the day. North Indian
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